Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021
make provision for payments to or in respect of Ministers and holders of Opposition offices on maternity leave.
Government Bill
(HM Treasury)The Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 4 February 2021 and became an Act of Parliament on 1 March 2021.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Government Bills, Process of a Bill
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